I think it's a combination of things. Cheap phone lineup, (The Zio is running Android 1.6). Lack of nationwide network service. No real family plans. If you have 2 phones the least expensive you can add a 3rd is for $25-$35. People say it's cheaper but if you have 2 phones with regular plans and add a 3rd you are paying $135 for all 3. I have 5 phones on Verizon for that price. yeah there is no data but if you have 5 zios on Cricket you are paying $275. Where is the savings. 5 Droid X's with 2000 minutes and unlimited text $279.99. 5 Samsung Captivates with 2100 minutes unlimited text and 2gb of internet for ATT... $264.99. And you would pay less for the phones up front! Is Cricket really the "smarter" option? Or is it the only o...(continues)